Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #1278 (Set 43)

What is the reason that some electric cables are formed of stranded wire?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — stranded wire increases their flexibility over solid wire and reduces skin effect losses

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: stranded wire increases their flexibility over solid wire and reduces skin effect losses.

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